The President of the United States has immediately been called out for his biggest 2026 golf decision to date.
President Trump, 79, likes to play a lot of golf. He owns prestigious courses in New Jersey, Virginia and Florida, while also owning some overseas. President Trump spends many of his weekends at his various courses. However, President Trump and his administration have made big plans for a Washington, D.C. course.
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The President of the United States wants to “overhaul” the “President’s golf course” in Washington, D.C. However, he hasn’t even played there yet.
May 25, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; Former President Donald Trump putts on the sixth hole during the Pro-Am tournament as part of the LIV Golf Washington D.C. 2023 event at Trump National Golf Club outside Washington DC. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
President Trump and his administration want to overhaul the courses at the St. Andrews military base. However, unlike previous U.S. Presidents, Trump hasn’t spent time there.
“Trump has always preferred the golf courses his family owns — spending about one of every four days of his second term at one of them. But he’s now enlisted golf champion Jack Nicklaus as the architect to overhaul the Courses at Andrews,” PBS reported.
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President Trump’s decision has already been called out.
“It’s amazing that an individual has time to take a couple hours away from the world crises. And they’re people like everybody else,” said Michael Thomas, the former general manager of the course.
President Trump’s decision sparks controversy
The White House is standing by the Trump administration’s plan to overhaul the course, even though he hasn’t even been playing there.
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“President Trump is a champion-level golfer with an extraordinary eye for detail and design,” White House spokesman Davis Ingle said in a statement. “His vision to renovate and beautify Joint Base Andrews’ golf courses will bring much-needed improvements that servicemembers and their families will be able to enjoy for generations to come.”
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This story was originally published by The Spun on Jan 4, 2026, where it first appeared in the Golf section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.